Tax cuts on fuel for farmers
Rural Development and Food Minister Margaritis Schinas announced on Thursday an increase in the cap on agricultural diesel quantities exempt from the Special Consumption Tax (SCT). Source link
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Cyprus High Commissioner Begins Diplomatic Role in Australia – Greek City Times
Cyprus’ new High Commissioner to Australia, Haralambos Kafkarides, has formally presented his credentials to Governor-General Sam Mostyn, with both sides highlighting the close ties between the two countries and the contribution of the Cypriot Australian community. Cyprus High Commissioner Haralambos Kafkarides presents his credentials to Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn at Government House in Canberra. The …
Fiscal surplus in Cyprus at 3.3% of GDP
Cyprus’ seasonally adjusted general government surplus stood at 3.3% of the gross domestic product in the second quarter. Source link
What You Eat, How You Sleep and the Air You Breathe May Affect Your Risk of Dementia – Greek City Times
Scientists are uncovering stronger links between everyday habits and neurological disease, with new research examining why diet, exercise, sleep and environmental pollution matter to the ageing brain. The food on your plate, the quality of your sleep and the air you breathe could all influence your chances of developing dementia later in life. A scientific …
Greece a ‘gateway’ for UAE to Europe
Finance Minister and Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Thursday presented Greece as a “gateway” for the United Arab Emirates to the European single market, highlighting investment opportunities in energy, defense, technology and artificial intelligence. Source link
Meghan Markle Father Investigated Over Alleged Child Abuse Material
Thomas Markle Senior, the estranged father of the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly under investigation after his son allegedly discovered a large collection of child sexual abuse material at his home in the Philippines. The Sun reports that Thomas Markle Jr, Meghan’s half-brother, found hundreds or potentially thousands of images and videos while sorting through …
The VW bus, now electrified, keeps on truckin’
With two-tone paint featuring Sunshine Yellow body panels, the electric Volkswagen Type 2 (colloquially known as the Microbus) was not built for introverts. Source link
Konstantinos Argyros Brings Greek Music Back to Royal Albert Hall – Greek City Times
Konstantinos Argyros returns to Royal Albert Hall for another triumphant London performance. Greek singer Konstantinos Argyros returned to London’s Royal Albert Hall on Thursday, 22 October, for a performance that drew an enthusiastic reception from the audience, two years after his sold-out debut at the historic venue. Performing a selection of his best-known songs alongside …
August arrivals beat forecasts
Greece recorded a 13.4% increase in August arrivals of travelers from abroad compared to the same time last year Source link
Personalised mRNA Cancer Vaccine Cuts Melanoma Recurrence
A personalised mRNA cancer vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck, when combined with the immunotherapy drug Keytruda, reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by 42% and the risk of the disease spreading by 38%, according to results from a large-scale clinical trial announced by the two pharmaceutical companies. The trial involved more than …